Recommended Services

Choose your car for a more accurate estimate

Hello. This is a problem that comes up often on this vehicle. Most of the time it is caused by a failing brake switch, which will cause the shifter to not release. Simply checking to see if the brake lights are functioning will let you know if the switch is bad. If they are working then a voltage meter will need to be used to test the circuit to see if the shift lock solenoid is bad or if there is a problem with the circuit. I would recommend having a certified technician inspect your transmission to determine what repairs are needed.

Get an instant quote for your car

What others are asking

Q: Excessive vibration at idle 2002 VW Jetta

Hi - I suspect your rough idling is an air leak (loose hose or crack in the air intake), or dirty idle air control valve. A leaking exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve would also cause rough idling. I recommend a...

Q: Q: Check engine light (on and off) by itself.

Your check engine light may come on for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow sensor, a faulty O2 sensor, a bad catalytic converter, bad spark plugs or wires and many other reasons. Due to the wide...

Q: Air conditioner pipe

I think what they may have said is that your radiator hose burst because of oil that got on the hose. When engine oil gets on rubber hoses it can cause them to breakdown. Over time, they will weaken and...